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Deast7027

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Sodium (Na) atoms often lose the single electron that is in their outermost shell. How does losing the electron affect sodium's charge?
 
  a. It is neutral.
  b. It has a positive charge.
  c. It has a negative charge.
  d. It increases its electronegativity.
  e. The charge is not affected by the electron loss.

Question 2

Mercury's major atmospheric gas is
 
  a. oxygen.
  b. hydrogen.
  c. carbon dioxide.
  d. Misleading; the atmosphere is virtually nonexistent.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
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